Friday, April 8, 2016

How Do Schools of Fish Swim in Harmony? - Nathan S. Jacobs

How do schools of fish swim in harmony? How do the tiny cells in your brain give rise to the complex thoughts, memories, and consciousness that are you? Oddly enough, those questions have the same general answer. Nathan S. Jacobs explains the concept of emergence, the spontaneous creation of sophisticated behaviors and functions from large groups of simple elements.

The Academy of 21st Century Learning transforms lives by uniting the academic standards of reading, writing, math, science, foreign language, and study skills with creativity, leadership, art, and music.

By focusing these abilities through curriculum targeted to the sciences, technology, engineering, and mathematics, our students will become much more competitive when seeking higher educational opportunities and competing in the global marketplace.

Conveniently located in the Nut Tree Center in Vacaville, and serving the needs of students and families from locations throughout Solano and Yolo Counties, including Fairfield, Winters, Woodland, Dixon, and Davis, The Academy of 21st Century Learning, is a new place for learning!

Our well-educated and energetic instructors, many with degrees from UC Davis, enthusiastically and passionately provide expert and state-of-the-art STEM-based tutoring, summer programs, counseling and other academic services to our students from grades K through High School. Come and be part of the fun and excitement at The Academy!

Barbara Dwyer

The Academy of 21st Century Learning

Our Mission

The Academy of 21st Century Learning enables children, teens, and adults to fulfill their potential and to compete successfully within the global economy.

The Academy transforms lives by uniting the academic standards of reading, writing, math, science, foreign language, and study skills with creativity, leadership, art, and music. The educational link between subject mastery and vision are essential to success and excellence in the 21st Century.

We accomplish these goals within a community that affirms positive human relationships and sincere respect for self and others. The Academy nurtures the qualities of self-confidence, integrity, and broad-based academic aptitude.